Double Dan Horsemanship Fixes Horse Problems Started By People
Double Dan Horsemanship Fixes Horse Problems Started By People
About Dan
– Dan grew up in the South West of Western Australia and was first introduced to horses in his early teens and at 15 years of age, he began working for Master Farrier and Horseman Pete Webber. It was here Dan developed both his horsemanship and farrier skills.
At 17 years of age Dan began working for Cutting Trainer Corry Holden in Cobram Victoria where he spent the following 6 months training and breaking horses – it was here that Dan was first recognised in the show ring – winning many senior/junior cutting events.
In early 2002 Dan returned to WA and began working at Tauton Vale – a large Thoroughbred and Australian Stock Horse Stud in the South West. Here he was involved in all aspects of breeding, training showing and yearling preparation.
In 2007 Dan won the ACA Western Australian Reserve Champion Open Campdraft rider after winning multiple campdrafts and stock horse futurities. Dan is actively involved in Campdraft judging where he is able to invest back into the sport he loves.
Dan’s love of horses and desire to diversify his skills led him to gain part time work with master farrier Brent Tyler – it was over a 3 year period he developed his knowledge and skills – shoeing horses for many disciplines and working closely with local veterinarians whilst managing a 10,000 acre cattle property.
He was now conducting regular horsemanship clinics and was now well respected for his horsemanship skills and talent in the arena.
2008 Dan joined his good friend Dan James at ElCaballo Spanish Horse centre, Wooroloo WA – where they performed as “The Dan & Dan Show” each weekend – refining his showmanship and training skills. In 2009 – Dan & Dan relocated their training business to North Arm Cove, NSW and “Double Dan Horsemanship” was born.
Dan is now based in Kootingal NSW where he and his wife Pia own and operate Bingley Equine Services which is also the Double Dan Horsemanship base in Australia.
Dan travels all over Australia and New Zealand conducting clinics & shows. He travels to the USA at least once a year to perform and compete at selected major events and to catch up with his mate Dan James.
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Dan’s Favourite Inspirational Quote
– Horsemanship is simple, but not easy.
– As little as possible, but as much as required
Who Has Inspired Dan
– Pia (Dan’s Wife) & his father-in-law
– Pete Webber,
– Corry Holden
– Steve Moir
– Heath Harris
– Dan James
– Pat Parelli
– Ray Hunt
Recommended Books
– Autobiography – about horses and sports people
– Takeover Target: The Best $1375 Joe Janiak Ever Spent’ by Lyndall Crisp
About This Episode
– Dan discusses horsemanship and fixing problems created by people.
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Time Stamps
01:30 – Horsemanship is simple, but not easy.
02:20 – As little as possible, but as much as required
03:33 – Dan was brought up in Perth and ended up going to a PCYC camp where there was horses
06:29 – Apprenticeship as a farrier
08:25 – Develop your horse skills a farrier, working with horses everyday
10:06 – You need to be comfortable with horses
11:28 – Ability to work hard, stamina, horsemanship skills, persistence and passion
13:15 – Art skills, something to be proud of, fit and strong
15:40 – Partnership with a horse
18:40 – If you are not having fun, do something else. Make sure doing what you are doing does not be come a job.
22:24- Trainer: Lifestyle, home a few days a month, work his own horses and using his own facilities
24:05 – How Pete Webber, Dan James, Corry Holden and others have inspired Dan
28:45 – The horses that have made Dan look better (‘Suzie Q’, mother of his liberty team)
33:00 – Going on Australia’s Got Talent and the exposure they received. The video has had over 15 million views
37:20 – Injuries – coming out of a coma and learning to start again
39:20 – Influencing others to do equine entertainment
41:25 – No option to fail
42:40 – You need an audience, sharing videos, social media
45:18 – Problems start with people still want to relate a horse to a being a human
50:04 – Autobiographies – about horses and sports people and ‘Takeover Target: The Best $1375 Joe Janiak Ever Spent’ by Lyndall Crisp
52:23 – How empathy changed a horse
54:10 – World Equestrian Games, Equitana and Equidays (NZ)
55:08 – Seeing it from the horses perspective and creating a willing partner. Successful wives are the best horse trainers as they successfully are training their husbands
56:25 – Contact: see details below
Dan’s Contact Details
Email: admin@doubledanhorsemanship.com.au
Website: http://doubledanhorsemanship.com.au/about-us/dan-steers.html
Facebook: DoubleDanHorsemanship
Music
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